1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 583 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1963 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 911 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
