1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Peugeot 504 (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Peugeot 504 | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Peugeot | Reliant |
Model | 504 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |