1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 20 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1204 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | V8 Volante | Rebel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 104 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 38 L |