1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice 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 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 854 kg more than 1961 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.
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1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
Model | Caprice | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |