2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 39 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 86 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | MCC | Reliant |
| Model | ForTwo | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2290 mm |
