1971 Opel Ascona vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1971 Opel Ascona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Ascona weights approximately 113 kg more than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six.
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, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Ascona | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Ascona | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |