1979 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1961 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, 1979 Mazda RX-7 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda RX-7 | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | RX-7 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
