1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1967 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, 1964 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 1300 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 1300 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 27 L |