2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 232 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Express | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2740 mm |
