1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 109 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Renault weights approximately 75 kg more than 1961 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Renault | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | Renault | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 175 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 | 891 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |