1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 6 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 370 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, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Alpine | Reliant |
| Model | A 310 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |
