1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
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, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 1400 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |