1998 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 AC Cobra weights approximately 571 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | AC | Reliant |
| Model | Cobra | Regal |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 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 | 1026 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 27 L |
