1958 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 641 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Flaminia | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Flaminia | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |