1963 Mazda R 360 vs. 1974 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1974 Reliant Rebel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 195 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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, 1974 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mazda R 360 | 1974 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | R 360 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2270 mm |
