1963 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1963 Steyr 500D
To start off, both 1963 Reliant Sabre Six and 1963 Steyr 500D were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 318 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. 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 Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Reliant Sabre Six | 1963 Steyr 500D | |
Make | Reliant | Steyr |
Model | Sabre Six | 500D |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 19 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |