1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 147 kg more than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Corvette | Rural |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
