1970 Reliant Rebel vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1970 Reliant Rebel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Simca 1300 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Simca 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 420 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.
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, 1965 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Reliant Rebel | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Reliant | Simca |
| Model | Rebel | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
