1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1961 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | V8 Vantage | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |