1957 Morris Cowley vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Cowley weights approximately 304 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Cowley | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Morris | Reliant |
| Model | Cowley | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
