2009 BMW 650 vs. 1969 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1969 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1969 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 650 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |
