1964 Reliant Rebel vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda

To start off, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 22 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1579 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Reliant Rebel 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
Make Reliant Aston Martin
Model Rebel Lagonda
Year Released 1964 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 600 cc 5340 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 27 HP 309 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 42 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 56 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 61 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 521 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 3510 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 2920 mm