1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 731 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Porsche 911 | 1961 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Porsche | Reliant |
Model | 911 | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 854 Nm | 123 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |