1969 Reliant Rebel vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 295 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Reliant Rebel | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Rebel | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 701 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2380 mm |