1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1976 Reliant Kitten is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 461 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.
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, 1974 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Lada | Reliant |
| Model | 1200 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 27 L |
