1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 3 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 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Reliant Rebel (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 26 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Reliant Rebel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Reliant Rebel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Reliant Rebel (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Reliant |
| Model | Fellow | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 61 mm |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2270 mm |
