1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 55 | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 55 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
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 | 108 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |