2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 371 kg more than 1961 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. (186 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Corvette | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 38 L |
