2006 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre 4
To start off, 2006 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 523 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. 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, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4. (123 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Reliant Sabre 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti Q45 | 1962 Reliant Sabre 4 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Reliant |
| Model | Q45 | Sabre 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |
