1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1966 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 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 49 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 312 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Rekord | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
