1959 Alpine A 106 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 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Alpine A 106 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Alpine | Reliant |
Model | A 106 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1959 | 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 | 0 HP | 109 HP |
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 |