1964 Reliant Rebel vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 48 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 2151 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Reliant Rebel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Reliant Rebel | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Reliant | Land Rover |
| Model | Rebel | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 521 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2891 mm |
