2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1961 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 43 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 49 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Reliant Sabre Six. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1961 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | Panda | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |
