1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1970 Simca 1301
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1301 weights approximately 472 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1970 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Reliant | Simca |
| Model | Kitten | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2530 mm |
