1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 2100 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 9 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 596 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. 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 Fiat 2100. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Fiat | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 2100 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
