2008 Nissan Armada vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 537 kg more than 1973 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Rebel. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1973 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1973 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Armada | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Nissan | Reliant |
Model | Armada | Rebel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2270 mm |