1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six

To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (125 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 704 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (305 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre Six has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
Make Oldsmobile Reliant
Model Cutlass Sabre Six
Year Released 1977 1961
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5798 cc 2553 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 125 HP 109 HP
Torque 305 Nm 186 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 816 kg
Vehicle Length 5530 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2290 mm