1966 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1971 Reliant Rebel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 699 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 75 kg more than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1971 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Reliant |
| Model | Bianchina | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
