1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 560 kg more than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Land Rover | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Discovery | Rural |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
