1974 Reliant Rebel vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1974 Reliant Rebel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 TVR Vixen (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 TVR Vixen weights approximately 289 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.
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, 1968 TVR Vixen (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Reliant Rebel | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Reliant | TVR |
| Model | Rebel | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
