1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, both 1962 BMW 1800 and 1962 Reliant Sabre Six were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1800 | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 1800 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1771 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
