1964 Reliant Rebel vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 37 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Pod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Pod weights approximately 423 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.
Because 1964 Reliant Rebel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Reliant Rebel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Reliant Rebel | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Rebel | Pod |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 56 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 521 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2440 mm |
