1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 588 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
Model | Corvette | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |