1962 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 399 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Reliant Sabre Six | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Reliant | Volvo |
Model | Sabre Six | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |