1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 8 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1385 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1968 Reliant Regal has manual transmission. 1968 Reliant Regal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Reliant |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Regal |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1940 mm |