1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 499 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 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 131 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
