1975 Lotus Eclat vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten

To start off, both 1975 Lotus Eclat 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 512 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Lotus Eclat 1975 Reliant Kitten
Make Lotus Reliant
Model Eclat Kitten
Year Released 1975 1975
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1972 cc 848 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 39 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1050 kg 538 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2150 mm


 

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