1955 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morgan 4 (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morgan 4 weights approximately 195 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, 1955 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Morgan 4 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Morgan | Reliant |
Model | 4 | Regal |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1940 mm |