1971 Reliant Rebel vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 615 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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel. 1978 Nissan Skyline 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. 1978 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Reliant Rebel | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Reliant | Nissan |
| Model | Rebel | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 699 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2620 mm |
