1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Hudson Metropolitan 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 23 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 22 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Hudson Metropolitan | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Hudson | Reliant |
Model | Metropolitan | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 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 | 47 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 819 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |