1991 Porsche 968 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 24 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 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 968 weights approximately 879 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, 1991 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 968 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 968 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2989 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 27 L |
