1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP) has 262 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1964 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | V8 Vantage | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |