2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Porsche | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 911 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3823 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 | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 194 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 | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
