1963 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 27 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (187 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 733 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (263 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 960 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 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volvo |
| Model | Sabre 4 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
