1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 370 kg more than 1967 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 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Lancia | Reliant |
| Model | Stratos | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |
