1959 Berkeley B 95 vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1973 Reliant Rebel is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B 95 would be higher. At 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B 95 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 95 should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 212 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B 95.
Because 1973 Reliant Rebel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Reliant Rebel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B 95, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Berkeley B 95 (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B 95 | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Berkeley | Reliant |
| Model | B 95 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 690 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 363 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2270 mm |
