1972 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 1138 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Pontiac Firebird | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Pontiac | Reliant |
Model | Firebird | Kitten |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7456 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 27 L |