1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, both 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1971 Reliant Rebel were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1971 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1971 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1971 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
Model | 300 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |