1963 Moretti 500 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, both 1963 Moretti 500 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Moretti 500 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Moretti | Reliant |
Model | 500 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 35 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |