1970 Reliant Rebel vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 13 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 529 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, 1983 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel. 1983 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1970 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1970 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Reliant Rebel | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Reliant | Nissan |
| Model | Rebel | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |
