1970 Volkswagen 1600 vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 660 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 1600 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
