1964 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1964 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 206 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. 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 Reliant Scimitar (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Reliant Scimitar | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Scimitar | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1003 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2290 mm |
