1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 109 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 719 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
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 Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Reliant | Riley |
| Model | Sabre Six | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
