1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 59 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Giulietta | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2290 mm |