1977 BMW 520 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 10 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 1031 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 520 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |