2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Seville is newer by 42 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 274 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 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Cadillac Seville. 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, 2001 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Seville | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Cadillac | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Seville | Rural |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
