1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 35 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP) has 287 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1597 kg more than 1963 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Bentley | Reliant |
Model | Turbo | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 800 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 38 L |