1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 98 kg more than 1962 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 Daihatsu Charmant (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Reliant |
Model | Charmant | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2290 mm |