2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 48 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 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1769 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Bentley | Reliant |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 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 | 2585 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
