1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 285 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, 1972 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Reliant Kitten | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Kitten | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |