1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 26 kg more than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Lotus |
| Model | Aero-Willys 2600 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2575 mm |
