2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos 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 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 63 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 144 kg more than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six.
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) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1961 Reliant Sabre Six has manual transmission. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | Vamos | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 38 L |
