1959 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 345 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Nissan |
| Model | Rural | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
