1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Sabre Six 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 90 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 287 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 500 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
