1971 Buick GS vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1971 Buick GS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1964 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Buick | Reliant |
| Model | GS | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
