1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 920 kg more than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Bentley | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Continental | Rural |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
