2009 BMW M6 vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1967 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
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2009 BMW M6 | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | M6 | Rebel |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |