1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 843 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1976 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1976 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
| Model | 200 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 27 L |
