1984 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 16 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 385 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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Reliant Scimitar | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Scimitar | Regal |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 1940 mm |
