1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1973 Reliant Rebel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 409 kg more than 1973 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | GT | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2270 mm |
