1963 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 15 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 44 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Reliant | Seat |
| Model | Sabre Six | 124 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
