2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 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 25 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Porsche | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 911 | Rural |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3823 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
