1974 Reliant Rebel vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 12 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 120 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Reliant Rebel | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Rebel | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
