1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 497 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Jaguar | Reliant |
Model | XK | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |