1968 Reliant Regal vs. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 19 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1825 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. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1968 Reliant Regal has manual transmission. 1968 Reliant Regal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Reliant Regal | 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Reliant | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Regal | Corniche |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 455 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 3030 mm |