1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 19 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) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Seat 131 weights approximately 149 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 1980 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Reliant | Seat |
| Model | Sabre Six | 131 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
