1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1978 Skoda L is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,046 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Skoda L (44 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Skoda L weights approximately 290 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, 1978 Skoda L (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Reliant | Skoda |
| Model | Kitten | L |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
