1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1977 Fiat 133 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133. 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 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 133 | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 133 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2290 mm |