2009 BMW 120 vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1971 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 120 | Rebel |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |