1993 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1964 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1964 Reliant Sabre Six. 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, 1964 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Morgan Plus 4 | 1964 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Morgan | Reliant |
Model | Plus 4 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 177 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |