1964 Moretti 750 vs. 1972 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1972 Reliant Rebel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 767 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Moretti 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Moretti 750 (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Moretti 750 should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Moretti 750 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1972 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 Moretti 750 (61 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Moretti 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Moretti 750 | 1972 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Moretti | Reliant |
| Model | 750 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
