1959 Berkeley B vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 178 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Because 1967 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 1967 Reliant Rebel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, 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 (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Berkeley | Reliant |
| Model | B | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 27 L |
