1963 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 4 kg more than 1963 Mitsubishi 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, 1967 Reliant Rebel (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mitsubishi 500 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Reliant |
Model | 500 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2270 mm |