1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 791 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
Model | Corvette | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |