2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 79 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Chevrolet | Willys-Overland |
Model | Corvette | Rural |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |