1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 798 kg more than 1961 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Reliant |
| Model | LeSabre | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
