1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 29 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1269 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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B 12 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Alpina | Reliant |
| Model | B 12 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
