1966 Fiat OT vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT is newer by 2 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 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat OT (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat OT weights approximately 234 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | OT | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |
