1977 Peugeot 504 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 9 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 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 805 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Peugeot 504 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Peugeot | Reliant |
| Model | 504 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1940 mm |
