1985 Porsche 930 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 17 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 845 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 930 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 930 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1940 mm |
