1965 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | AC | Reliant |
Model | Aceca | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |