1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 1075 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Reliant |
| Model | Tickford | Regal |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1940 mm |
