1962 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 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 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Sabre 4 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |
