1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1972 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1972 Reliant Rebel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 898 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 1972 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Jaguar | Reliant |
| Model | XK | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
