1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1967 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 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 124 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |