1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1969 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1969 Reliant Rebel is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 600 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 600 | 1969 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 600 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |