1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster 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 Mercedes-Benz 190 (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
Model | 190 | Rebel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |