1991 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 32 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, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord 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 530 kg more than 1991 Honda Accord.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Honda Accord (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Honda | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Accord | Rural |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
