1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | GTA | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |