1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, both 1963 Austin A 99 and 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 99 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |