1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 10 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 19 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 187 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) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1964 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Spider | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 185 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |