1970 Reliant Bug vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1970 Reliant Bug and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 602 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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Reliant Bug | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bug | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 408 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2800 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 40 L |
