1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1973 Reliant Rebel is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1973 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Giulia | Rebel |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |