1976 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 589 kg more than 1967 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, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda RX-4 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | RX-4 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
