1962 AC Aceca vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. Both 1962 AC Aceca and 1963 Reliant Sabre Six are equipped with a 2,553 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 7 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | AC | Reliant |
| Model | Aceca | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
