2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 37 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 948 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Cadillac | Reliant |
| Model | Catera | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
