1968 Reliant Regal vs. 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 5 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 415 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, 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Reliant Regal | 1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Reliant | Volkswagen |
| Model | Regal | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 455 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2430 mm |
