1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1964 Reliant Rebel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 600 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1964 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, 1957 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Abarth | Reliant |
| Model | 600 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
