1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Impala 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 4,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
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.
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1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Chevrolet | Willys-Overland |
Model | Impala | Rural |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4389 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |