1973 Reliant Rebel vs. 1962 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1973 Reliant Rebel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Skoda Felicia (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 315 kg more than 1973 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, 1962 Skoda Felicia (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Reliant Rebel | 1962 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Reliant | Skoda |
Model | Rebel | Felicia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 701 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2400 mm |