1967 Opel Record vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 623 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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Record | Regal |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1940 mm |
