1975 Citroen Dyane vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1976 Reliant Kitten is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen Dyane weights approximately 55 kg more than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1975 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1976 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen Dyane | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Citroen | Reliant |
| Model | Dyane | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 27 L |
