1974 GMC Suburban vs. 1974 Reliant Rebel
To start off, both 1974 GMC Suburban and 1974 Reliant Rebel were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1974 Reliant Rebel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Reliant Rebel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel. 1974 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1974 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1974 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 1974 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | GMC | Reliant |
| Model | Suburban | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |
