1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 184 kg more than 1958 Renault Dauphine. 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Reliant | Renault |
Model | Sabre Six | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |