1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1067 kg more than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Corvette | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2270 mm |
