1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 2001 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2001 Samsung SM5 is newer by 40 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, 2001 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 2001 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Reliant | Samsung |
| Model | Sabre Six | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
