1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 6 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. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 111 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Willys-Overland |
| Model | El Camino | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2740 mm |
