1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1257 kg more than 1963 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Cadillac | Reliant |
Model | 62 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |