1964 Reliant Rebel vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 595 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.
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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1964 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1964 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Reliant Rebel | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Rebel | Celica |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 56 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 521 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |