1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1254 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre Six has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | Centurion | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2290 mm |