1970 Reliant Rebel vs. 1970 Seat 1500
To start off, both 1970 Reliant Rebel and 1970 Seat 1500 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Seat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 1500 (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 1500 weights approximately 584 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Reliant Rebel | 1970 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Reliant | Seat |
Model | Rebel | 1500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 701 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |