1962 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1968 Renault Dauphine is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Sabre 4 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3950 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 |
