1987 Opel Senator vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 1002 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 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1967 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1967 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Senator | Rebel |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |