1967 Reliant Rebel vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 17 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (67 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 556 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, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1967 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1967 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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