2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 41 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, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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 73 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Sportage | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Kia | Willys-Overland |
Model | Sportage | Rural |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |