1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 750 weights approximately 130 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, 1957 Abarth 750 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | 750 | Regal |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |