1990 BMW M3 vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 31 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, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | BMW | Willys-Overland |
| Model | M3 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
