1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 8 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 24 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Simca 1200S weights approximately 39 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Reliant | Simca |
| Model | Sabre Six | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
