1963 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1977 Reliant SE6

To start off, 1977 Reliant SE6 is newer by 14 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Reliant SE6 (133 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 452 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, 1977 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.

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