1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Scarabeo | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 38 L |