1981 Porsche 944 vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1971 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 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 944 | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 944 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
