1963 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 12 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, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 133 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, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Reliant | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sabre 4 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
