1951 Austin Princess vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1420 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.
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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | Princess | Kitten |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 27 L |