1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 13 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 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 697 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 3.3 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 38 L |
