1961 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 697 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Reliant | BMW |
| Model | Sabre 4 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
