1970 Reliant Bug vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 1970 Reliant Bug is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Tatra T600 (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Tatra T600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Tatra T600 weights approximately 762 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1951 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Reliant Bug | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Reliant | Tatra |
| Model | Bug | T600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 408 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2710 mm |
