1973 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 12 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 256 kg more than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Reliant |
| Model | Bianchina | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
