1982 BMW 628 vs. 1969 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 13 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 895 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 628 | 1969 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 628 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |