1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1970 Reliant Rebel is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 546 kg more than 1970 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 55 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |