1968 Honda S800 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1968 Honda S800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 102 kg more than 1968 Honda S800. 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | S800 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |
