1994 Fiat Panda vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1994 Fiat Panda is newer by 35 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, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 850 kg more than 1994 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Panda | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Fiat | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Panda | Rural |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 769 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
