1964 AC Cobra vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, both 1964 AC Cobra and 1964 Reliant Sabre Six were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Cobra weights approximately 213 kg more than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | AC | Reliant |
Model | Cobra | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 426 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |