1969 Porsche 914 vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1964 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 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Porsche 914 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 914 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
