1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 675 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Jaguar | Reliant |
| Model | XK | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 310 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 | 1473 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
