1967 Reliant Rebel vs. 1971 TVR 2500
To start off, 1971 TVR 2500 is newer by 4 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 TVR 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 TVR 2500 (107 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 TVR 2500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 TVR 2500 weights approximately 498 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 TVR 2500 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 TVR 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Reliant Rebel | 1971 TVR 2500 | |
| Make | Reliant | TVR |
| Model | Rebel | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 101 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 534 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
