1963 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 73 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Sabre 4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
