1962 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 1980 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Reliant | Triumph |
| Model | Sabre 4 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
