1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 24 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, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 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, 1985 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | Reliant | Renault |
Model | Sabre Six | 5 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |