1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1964 Fiat 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 1300 | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 1300 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |