1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
Model | 230 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1941 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2290 mm |