1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 945 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Corvette | Regal |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1940 mm |
