2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 44 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, 2003 Fiat Punto (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto 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 564 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Punto. 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, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Fiat | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Punto | Rural |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
