1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1970 Reliant Rebel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Reliant Rebel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, 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, 1970 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Berkeley | Reliant |
Model | Foursome | Rebel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2270 mm |