1952 Austin A vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 1178 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | A | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |
