1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal. 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, 1952 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 40 | Regal |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 27 L |