1997 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1997 Honda Accord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 790 kg more than 1971 Reliant Rebel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Reliant Rebel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Reliant Rebel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Accord | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | Accord | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
