2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1075 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 911 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3823 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 293 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 | 1530 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 27 L |
