1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1970 Reliant Rebel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 6 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700.
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, 1965 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | 700 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |