1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1964 Volvo 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre Six 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 23 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 120. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volvo 120 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Reliant | Volvo |
Model | Sabre Six | 120 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |