1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1967 Reliant Rebel is newer by 6 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 78 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 282 kg more than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 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 Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Reliant | Reliant |
Model | Sabre Six | Rebel |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |