1967 Reliant Rebel vs. 1968 Renault 6
To start off, 1968 Renault 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Renault 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Renault 6 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Renault 6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault 6 weights approximately 216 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.
Because 1967 Reliant Rebel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Reliant Rebel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Renault 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Renault 6 (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Renault 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Reliant Rebel | 1968 Renault 6 | |
Make | Reliant | Renault |
Model | Rebel | 6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 701 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 101 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 534 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |