1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 30 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1043 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Roadmaster | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | Roadmaster | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 38 L |