1974 Reliant Rebel vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 395 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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Reliant Rebel | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Rebel | 5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
