1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1985 Fiat 126. 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat 126 | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 126 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
