1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 45 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 744 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Sabre Six | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |
