1998 Nissan Serena vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena 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 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 Nissan Serena.
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, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Serena | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Nissan | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Serena | Rural |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
