1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1970 Reliant Rebel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 36 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1970 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 500 | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 500 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2270 mm |