1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1964 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Kitten (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (27 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Kitten weights approximately 17 kg more than 1964 Reliant Rebel. 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 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Rebel. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1964 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Kitten | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2270 mm |
