1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1973 Reliant Rebel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 30 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110.
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:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Alpine | Reliant |
Model | A 110 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 31 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |