1963 BMW 700 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 700 weights approximately 131 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 700 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 27 L |
