1959 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 2004 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Swift is newer by 45 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, 2004 Suzuki Swift (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Swift 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 550 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Swift.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Suzuki Swift. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | 2004 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Suzuki |
| Model | Rural | Swift |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1490 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 | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
