1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1964 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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | A 90 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |
