1971 Mazda Luce vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 10 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 234 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Luce | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | Luce | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
