1961 Austin 7 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, both 1961 Austin 7 and 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | 7 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
