1964 Honda S600 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S600 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Honda S600 (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Honda S600 weights approximately 195 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S600 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | S600 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 27 L |
