1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 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 167 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Alpine | Reliant |
Model | A 110 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |