1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 936 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1975 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1975 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
Model | El Camino | Kitten |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 27 L |