1972 Austin Marina vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Marina (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Marina weights approximately 334 kg more than 1970 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 Austin Marina (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | Marina | Rebel |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |