1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten

To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Kitten (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 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, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Daihatsu Compagno 1980 Reliant Kitten
Make Daihatsu Reliant
Model Compagno Kitten
Year Released 1965 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 848 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 39 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 63 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 535 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 3330 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2150 mm


 

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