2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 50 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche 911. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Porsche | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 911 | Rural |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 2638 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 | 96 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
