1984 BMW M6 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 23 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1961 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | M6 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |