1975 Toyota Corolla vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 15 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 500 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corolla | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Toyota | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Corolla | Rural |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
