1958 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 48 kg more than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Nissan |
| Model | Rural | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
