1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1971 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 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1971 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1971 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | Riviera | Rebel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2270 mm |