1964 Reliant Rebel vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 42 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Reliant Rebel | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Rebel | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 101 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |
