1957 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 609 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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Aurelia | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Lancia | Reliant |
| Model | Aurelia | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
