1966 Lotus Elan vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lotus Elan weights approximately 86 kg more than 1967 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:
1966 Lotus Elan | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Lotus | Reliant |
Model | Elan | Rebel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 104 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |