1969 Reliant Rebel vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1969 Reliant Rebel is newer by 7 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 77 more horse power than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1969 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 241 kg more than 1969 Reliant Rebel. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Reliant Rebel | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Rebel | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
