1964 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 393 kg more than 1967 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, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Reliant Scimitar | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Scimitar | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 104 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1003 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
