1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 16 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 45 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 131 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
