2007 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 39 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 1225 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, 2007 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 525 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |
