1970 Reliant Rebel vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 40 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 864 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, 2010 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Reliant Rebel | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Reliant | BMW |
| Model | Rebel | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
