1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 1 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 54 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.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Alpine | Reliant |
| Model | A 110 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2270 mm |
