1964 Jaguar 3.8 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 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 1120 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 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar 3.8 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Jaguar | Reliant |
| Model | 3.8 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |
