1955 Austin A 55 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 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 239 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Austin A 55 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
Make Austin Reliant
Model A 55 Sabre Six
Year Released 1955 1961
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1489 cc 2553 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 51 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 4250 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 816 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2290 mm


 

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