1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta would be higher. Both 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta and 1962 Reliant Sabre Six are equipped with a 2,553 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 143 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Reliant |
Model | Zeta | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |