1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Reliant Regal were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1445 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1968 Reliant Regal has manual transmission. 1968 Reliant Regal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Reliant |
| Model | Riviera | Regal |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 27 L |
