1964 Reliant Scimitar 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 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 548 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 Reliant Scimitar (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Reliant Scimitar | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Scimitar | Regal |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1003 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1940 mm |
