1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 700 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Reliant Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Reliant Regal (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Reliant Regal should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 500 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal.
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, 1968 Reliant Regal (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Reliant Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 500 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 500 | Regal |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 27 L |