1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1962 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | 75 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1986 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |