1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 4 kg more than 1961 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Appia | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |