1969 Opel Kadett vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1969 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 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 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Kadett weights approximately 234 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.
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 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Kadett | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Kadett | Rebel |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |