1958 BMW 600 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 600 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
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, 1967 Reliant Rebel (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 600 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2270 mm |
