1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 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 89 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 371 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Abarth | Reliant |
| Model | 500 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
