1994 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 26 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 1130 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, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | 300 ZX | Regal |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 1585 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1940 mm |
