1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 624 kg more than 1961 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Dodge | Reliant |
| Model | Coronet | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
