1963 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Rover P5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 922 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Reliant | Rover |
| Model | Sabre Six | P5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |
