1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
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, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 55 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |