1962 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. 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 29 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 354 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Reliant | Mazda |
| Model | Sabre Six | 626 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
