1972 Reliant Rebel vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 525 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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Reliant Rebel | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Reliant | TVR |
| Model | Rebel | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2370 mm |
