2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 941 kg more than 1958 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda BT-50 | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | BT-50 | 211 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2230 mm |
