1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Alpine | Reliant |
| Model | A 110 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2270 mm |
