1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 535 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | Spider | Regal |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 27 L |
