1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1968 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault Dauphine 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 1 more horse power than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 94 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1968 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Kitten | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
