1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 26 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1223 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1967 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1967 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
Model | E | Rebel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 61 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |