2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1085 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 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Frontier | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | Frontier | Regal |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 27 L |
