1964 Austin Princess vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1725 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | Princess | Regal |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 1940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 27 L |