2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 46 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, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 430 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda 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, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Fiat | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Panda | Rural |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
