1968 Reliant Regal vs. 1980 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1500 is newer by 12 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 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 585 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, 1980 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Reliant Regal | 1980 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Reliant | Zastava |
| Model | Regal | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 455 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2430 mm |
