1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1974 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1974 Reliant Rebel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 215 kg more than 1974 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, 1968 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Familia | 1974 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Mazda | Reliant |
Model | Familia | Rebel |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2270 mm |