1968 Reliant Regal vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 6 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal. 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 4 (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Reliant Regal | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Regal | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 455 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
