1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1960 Abarth 700 is newer by 1 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 26 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 960 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Abarth | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 700 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
