1947 Maserati 4CL vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Maserati 4CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Maserati 4CL weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 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.
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1947 Maserati 4CL | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Maserati | Reliant |
Model | 4CL | Rebel |
Year Released | 1947 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |