2003 BMW 530 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 41 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 873 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 530 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |