1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1964 Reliant Rebel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
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 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 1500 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
