1968 Peugeot 504D vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, both 1968 Peugeot 504D 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 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504D (58 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504D should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 895 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 Peugeot 504D (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Peugeot 504D | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Peugeot | Reliant |
Model | 504D | Regal |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2112 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |