1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa 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 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 35 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1988 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Reliant |
| Model | Visa | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
