1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 17 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, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 263 kg more than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 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, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Reliant Kitten | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Reliant | Reliant |
Model | Kitten | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 63 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |