1961 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 47 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 516 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.
Because 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry 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 | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Sabre Six | Camry |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
