1961 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1966 Seat 600
To start off, 1966 Seat 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1966 Seat 600. 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | 1966 Seat 600 | |
Make | Reliant | Seat |
Model | Sabre 4 | 600 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |