1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 78 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. 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, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | MCC | Reliant |
| Model | Smart & Pulse City Coupe | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
