1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1971 Reliant Rebel is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lotus Seven weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 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 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Lotus | Reliant |
Model | Seven | Rebel |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2270 mm |