1982 Nissan Laurel vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 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 7 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 254 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Nissan Laurel | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Nissan | Reliant |
Model | Laurel | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |