1970 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, both 1970 Lancia Fulvia and 1970 Reliant Rebel were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 384 kg more than 1970 Reliant Rebel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Reliant Rebel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lancia Fulvia | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Lancia | Reliant |
| Model | Fulvia | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
