2002 MCC Smart vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 34 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 700 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Reliant Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MCC Smart (80 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 MCC Smart should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 MCC Smart weights approximately 361 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, 2002 MCC Smart (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 MCC Smart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 MCC Smart | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | MCC | Reliant |
| Model | Smart | Regal |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 27 L |
