2003 Lotus Elise vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 40 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Elise (121 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 48 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise.
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, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Elise | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Lotus | Reliant |
Model | Elise | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 38 L |