1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 15 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1017 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | V8 Volante | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 38 L |