1989 Fiat 126 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 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 703 cc (2 cylinders), 1989 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Reliant Regal (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Reliant Regal should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Fiat 126 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal.
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, 1989 Fiat 126 (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat 126 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 126 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |
