1964 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1963 Renault Floride
To start off, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Renault Floride. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 17 kg more than 1963 Renault Floride. 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 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Reliant Sabre Six | 1963 Renault Floride | |
Make | Reliant | Renault |
Model | Sabre Six | Floride |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |