1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 39 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 580 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, 1962 Austin A 60 (87 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1962 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 60 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | A 60 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |
