1959 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 30 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen 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 200 kg more than 1989 Toyota Lexcen.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Toyota |
| Model | Rural | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
