1964 Reliant Rebel vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1964 Reliant Rebel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Triumph Herald (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 259 kg more than 1964 Reliant Rebel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Triumph Herald (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Reliant Rebel | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Reliant | Triumph |
| Model | Rebel | Herald |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 521 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2320 mm |
