1963 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1970 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Chamois is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. 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 34 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Reliant | Sunbeam |
| Model | Sabre 4 | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2090 mm |
