1959 Peugeot 203 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 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1964 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 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Peugeot 203 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Peugeot | Reliant |
Model | 203 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |