1959 Fiat 1200 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 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 56 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 109 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 1200 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |