1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 475 kg more than 1963 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Lancia | Reliant |
| Model | Flaminia | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |
