1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1966 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1966 Skoda 1202 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 289 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 1966 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Reliant | Skoda |
| Model | Sabre Six | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 30 L |
