1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 31 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 748 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Reliant Rebel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe weights approximately 110 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, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | MCC | Reliant |
Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Rebel |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 599 cc | 748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 104 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |