1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Westfield ZEI is newer by 27 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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 91 kg more than 1988 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI 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 | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Reliant | Westfield |
Model | Sabre Six | ZEI |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |