1972 Maserati Indy vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1972 Maserati Indy is newer by 9 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Indy (289 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Indy weights approximately 743 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, 1972 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Indy | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Reliant |
| Model | Indy | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
