1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
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, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
| Model | DB6 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
