1954 Bristol 403 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 427 kg more than 1961 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, 1954 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 403 | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Reliant |
Model | 403 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |