1959 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 54 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, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 690 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Smart |
| Model | Rural | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1867 mm |
