1993 Honda NSX vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 30 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 573 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda NSX | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
Make | Honda | Reliant |
Model | NSX | Sabre 4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |