1980 BMW M5 vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 22 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 139 kg more than 1980 BMW M5.
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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | BMW | Willys-Overland |
| Model | M5 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
