1968 Reliant Regal vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 25 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 780 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Reliant Regal | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Reliant | Vauxhall |
Model | Regal | Carlton |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
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 | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2740 mm |