1959 Citroen 2CV vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, both 1959 Citroen 2CV 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 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (13 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 930 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Citroen 2CV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (24 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen 2CV | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Citroen | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 2CV | Rural |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 13 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
