1967 Reliant Rebel vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 558 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, 1995 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1995 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 1995 Toyota Corolla 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. 1995 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Reliant Rebel | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Rebel | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 534 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
