1974 BMW 518 vs. 1969 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1974 BMW 518 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 518 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1969 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, 1974 BMW 518 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1969 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 518 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |