1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Reliant Rebel
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Reliant Rebel were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 AMC Matador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1972 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1972 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | AMC | Reliant |
| Model | Matador | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
