1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1963 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 928 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Porsche | Reliant |
Model | 928 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |