1963 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1977 Volvo 343
To start off, 1977 Volvo 343 is newer by 14 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, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volvo 343 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | 1977 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volvo |
| Model | Sabre 4 | 343 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
