1978 Porsche 924 vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1970 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 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 924 | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Porsche | Reliant |
Model | 924 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |