1958 BMW 600 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Kitten (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 600 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1975 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 600 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2150 mm |
