1974 Nissan Laurel vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1974 Nissan Laurel is newer by 13 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 12 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 304 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Laurel | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Nissan | Reliant |
Model | Laurel | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |