1971 Lamborghini Miura vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 8 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 496 kg more than 1963 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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lamborghini Miura | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Reliant |
| Model | Miura | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 38 L |
