1971 BMW Touring vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 10 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, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 232 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | Touring | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |