1951 Allard K1 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard K1 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 1951 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1951 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard K1 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Allard | Reliant |
| Model | K1 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |
