1998 Panoz Q9 vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 37 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Q9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Panoz Q9 (678 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. 1998 Panoz Q9 has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre Six has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Panoz Q9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Q9 | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Panoz | Reliant |
| Model | Q9 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
