1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 27 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 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 744 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.
Because 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre Six has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Cadillac | Reliant |
Model | Seville | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |