2009 Mini Cooper vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Mini | Nissan |
| Model | Cooper | 211 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2230 mm |
