2004 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 45 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, 2004 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord 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 145 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. 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, 2004 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Honda | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Accord | Rural |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
