1958 Fiat 1100 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 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 336 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, 1958 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1100 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 1100 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 27 L |