1959 BMW 507 vs. 1972 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1972 Reliant Rebel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1972 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 1972 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 507 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2270 mm |
