1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 34 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 262 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Caterham | Reliant |
Model | Super 7 | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |