1978 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1978 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 468 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. 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 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Reliant Scimitar | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Scimitar | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
