1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1971 Reliant Rebel is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1825 kg more than 1971 Reliant Rebel. 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
| Model | 500 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |
