2005 BMW 525 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 684 kg more than 1961 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, 2005 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre Six has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 525 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |