1954 Buick 70 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1528 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1968 Reliant Regal has manual transmission. 1968 Reliant Regal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | 70 | Regal |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 1940 mm |