1963 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 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 9 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Carina weights approximately 152 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Reliant Sabre Six | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Sabre Six | Carina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |