1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1125 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal. 1980 Buick LeSabre 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. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Reliant |
| Model | LeSabre | Regal |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1940 mm |
