2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1974 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1974 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
| Model | DBS | Rebel |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
