1957 Alpine A 106 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 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 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 66 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Alpine | Reliant |
Model | A 106 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 186 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 38 L |