1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (100 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 586 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Rekord | Rebel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 31 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 27 L |