1963 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 10 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Reliant | Triumph |
| Model | Sabre Six | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
