1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 719 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Bristol | Reliant |
| Model | 405 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 27 L |
