1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 31 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 291 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1090 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Camaro | Regal |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1940 mm |
