1972 Mazda Luce vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda Luce weights approximately 612 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Luce | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | Luce | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2150 mm |
