1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 2200 and 1959 Willys-Overland Rural were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Abarth | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 2200 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2160 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
