1989 TVR 400 vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1989 TVR 400 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1989 TVR 400.
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, 1989 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 TVR 400 | 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | TVR | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 400 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |
