1994 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 733 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Blazer | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Blazer | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
