1964 Reliant Rebel vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 44 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 606 kg more than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
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, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Reliant Rebel | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Rebel | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 600 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 42 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 521 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |