1959 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 1993 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1993 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 34 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, 1993 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Pulsar 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 430 kg more than 1993 Nissan Pulsar.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Pulsar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | 1993 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Nissan |
| Model | Rural | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
