1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1962 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 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Hudson | Reliant |
| Model | Italia Coupe | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
