1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 405 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.
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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Reliant Kitten | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Reliant | Vauxhall |
Model | Kitten | Victor |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |