1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 10 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 28 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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Reliant |
| Model | A 310 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
