1968 Reliant Regal vs. 2009 BMW 535
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 41 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 535 weights approximately 1280 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, 2009 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal. 2009 BMW 535 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. 2009 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Reliant Regal | 2009 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Reliant | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 535 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 455 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
