1968 Reliant Regal vs. 1994 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1994 Toyota Starlet is newer by 26 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 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Starlet (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 277 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, 1994 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1994 Toyota Starlet (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Reliant Regal | 1994 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 455 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2310 mm |
