1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 338 kg more than 1996 Caterham 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Caterham | Reliant |
| Model | 7 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| 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 | 108 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 38 L |
