1964 Fiat 500 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 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Reliant Rebel (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 500 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 500 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |
