1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 489 kg more than 1964 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 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Silvia | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | Silvia | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
