1990 Honda NSX vs. 1969 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 21 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 790 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1969 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | NSX | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
