1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1961 Mazda R 360. 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mazda R 360 | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | R 360 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
