1954 Allard K3 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 364 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, 1954 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard K3 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Allard | Reliant |
Model | K3 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |