1958 Porsche 356 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 340 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, 1958 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Porsche 356 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 356 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 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 | 795 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 27 L |
