1968 Reliant Regal vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 32 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 830 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, 2000 Renault Laguna, 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Reliant Regal | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Regal | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 455 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
