1963 Reliant Sabre 4 vs. 1989 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1989 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 26 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, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 53 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | 1989 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Reliant | Skoda |
| Model | Sabre 4 | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |
