1971 Peugeot 504 vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1981 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 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Peugeot 504 | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Peugeot | Reliant |
Model | 504 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 540 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 | 55 L | 27 L |