1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Reliant Rebel (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 47 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Reliant Rebel (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Autobianchi | Reliant |
Model | Bianchina | Rebel |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 27 L |