2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1970 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
Model | Camaro | Rebel |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |