1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1971 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is newer by 21 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 704 cc (2 cylinders), 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento (32 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Fiat Cinquecento weights approximately 100 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.
Because 1971 Reliant Rebel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Reliant Rebel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 52 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1971 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | Cinquecento | Rebel |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 32 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |