1967 Reliant Rebel vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Triumph TR7 is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 524 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, 1981 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Reliant Rebel | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Reliant | Triumph |
| Model | Rebel | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 521 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
