1952 Nissan Sports vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1973 Reliant Rebel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 860 cc, 1952 Nissan Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1952 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Nissan Sports weights approximately 175 kg more than 1973 Reliant Rebel.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Nissan Sports | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | Sports | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 701 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2270 mm |
