1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Olympia weights approximately 92 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
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, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Olympia | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 38 L |