1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen Sedan would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan (45 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan weights approximately 272 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, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan (97 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Reliant Kitten | 1967 Volkswagen Sedan | |
Make | Reliant | Volkswagen |
Model | Kitten | Sedan |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |