1959 Berkeley Twosome 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 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 511 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Berkeley | Reliant |
Model | Twosome | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 328 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2290 mm |