1963 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 223 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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 Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Reliant Sabre Six | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Reliant | Seat |
Model | Sabre Six | 600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 19 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |