1975 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, both 1975 Daihatsu Taft and 1975 Reliant Kitten were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Daihatsu Taft (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 482 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.
Because 1975 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 63 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1975 Daihatsu Taft | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Daihatsu | Reliant |
Model | Taft | Kitten |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2150 mm |