1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 232 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1963 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | V8 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |