1968 Reliant Regal vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 43 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Reliant Regal | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Reliant | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1940 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
