1997 GMC Safari vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1997 GMC Safari is newer by 30 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 1434 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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 1997 GMC Safari 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. 1997 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 GMC Safari | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | GMC | Reliant |
Model | Safari | Rebel |
Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 27 L |