2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Caterham 21 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1964 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Caterham | Reliant |
| Model | 21 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
