1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Reliant |
| Model | D8 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
