2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 38 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 1030 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, 2006 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | Z4 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 27 L |
