1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 874 kg more than 1962 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Bristol | Reliant |
Model | 412 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |