1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 700 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Reliant Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Abarth 700 weights approximately 115 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, 1965 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | 700 | Regal |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 27 L |