1973 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1976 Reliant Kitten is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda Civic (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda Civic weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Honda Civic (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Honda | Reliant |
Model | Civic | Kitten |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2150 mm |