1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 649 kg more than 1967 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | 90 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 27 L |
