1969 Monteverdi 400 vs. 1969 Reliant Rebel
To start off, both 1969 Monteverdi 400 and 1969 Reliant Rebel were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1969 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 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Monteverdi 400 | 1969 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Monteverdi | Reliant |
Model | 400 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 392 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 657 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2270 mm |