1968 DAF 44 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 DAF 44 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 6 more horse power than 1968 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1968 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 DAF 44 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 DAF 44 (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 DAF 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 DAF 44 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | DAF | Reliant |
| Model | 44 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2150 mm |
