1969 Reliant Rebel vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1969 Reliant Rebel and 1969 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 435 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 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Reliant Rebel | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Reliant | Sunbeam |
Model | Rebel | Alpine |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 701 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |