1996 Lotus Elise vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 29 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotus Elise weights approximately 184 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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotus Elise | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Lotus | Reliant |
| Model | Elise | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |
