1968 Reliant Regal vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 882 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Reliant Regal | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Reliant | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Regal | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 455 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 71 L |
