1968 Reliant Regal vs. 1981 Seat 127

To start off, 1981 Seat 127 is newer by 13 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 901 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Seat 127 weights approximately 250 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.

Because 1968 Reliant Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Reliant Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Seat 127 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Seat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.

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