1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Daihatsu Compagno 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 4 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 227 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, 1966 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Daihatsu Compagno | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Daihatsu | Reliant |
Model | Compagno | Kitten |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2150 mm |