1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1970 Reliant Rebel is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1970 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Bristol | Reliant |
| Model | 404 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
