1968 Reliant Regal vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Reliant Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Reliant Regal would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 840 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, 1971 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Reliant Regal | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Reliant | Rover |
| Model | Regal | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 455 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2640 mm |
