1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 17 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 1059 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Alfa 6 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |