1974 Reliant Rebel vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1974 Reliant Rebel 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 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 31 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 52 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1974 Reliant Rebel | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Reliant | Reliant |
Model | Rebel | Rebel |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 701 cc | 699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |