1970 Reliant Rebel vs. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport
To start off, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport is newer by 31 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 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport weights approximately 869 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, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (106 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm). This means 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport 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. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Reliant Rebel | 2001 Suzuki EV Sport | |
Make | Reliant | Suzuki |
Model | Rebel | EV Sport |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 701 cc | 398 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2240 mm |