1978 Porsche 911 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 911 weights approximately 381 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 911 | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Porsche | Reliant |
Model | 911 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |