1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1971 Reliant Rebel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 314 kg more than 1971 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Lotus | Reliant |
Model | Elan | Rebel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |