2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 529 kg more than 1962 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six. (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 911 | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 38 L |
