2008 BMW 530 vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 44 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 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 1087 kg more than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1964 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1964 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 530 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 600 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
