1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 308 kg more than 1963 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Lotus | Reliant |
| Model | Eclat | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 38 L |
