1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 212 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4.
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, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Ascona | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
