1983 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1983 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 20 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 53 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Daihatsu Charmant | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Reliant |
Model | Charmant | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |