2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 44 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, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R 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 1040 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Caterham Superlight R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Caterham | Willys-Overland |
Model | Superlight R | Rural |
Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |