1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 942 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Jeep | Reliant |
Model | Station Wagon | Kitten |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2150 mm |