2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 490 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.
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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Land Rover | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Discovery | Rural |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 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 | 341 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
