1976 Fiat 126 vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1976 Fiat 126 is newer by 5 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 699 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 126 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
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, 1971 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 126 | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 126 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
