1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 7 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 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 19 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 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 258 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 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 | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 55 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |