1971 Reliant Rebel vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1971 Reliant Rebel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Renault Floride (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Floride weights approximately 171 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, 1959 Renault Floride (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Floride will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Reliant Rebel | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Reliant | Renault |
Model | Rebel | Floride |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 699 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |