1967 Reliant Rebel vs. 1985 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1985 Toyota Camry is newer by 18 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 1,830 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Camry weights approximately 529 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, 1985 Toyota Camry, 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, 1985 Toyota Camry (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Reliant Rebel | 1985 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Rebel | Camry |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1830 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 521 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |
