1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1963 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | 90 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |
