1970 Chrysler 160 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1970 Chrysler 160 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 Chrysler 160 (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 1970 Chrysler 160 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler 160 | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Reliant |
| Model | 160 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |
