1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 992 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B 12 | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Alpina | Reliant |
| Model | B 12 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
