1970 Reliant Rebel vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 239 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Reliant Rebel | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Rebel | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
