1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1969 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (219 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Reliant Rebel. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1969 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1969 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1969 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
Model | 380 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |