1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, 1978 Volvo 265 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 265 weights approximately 866 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, 1978 Volvo 265 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volvo |
| Model | Kitten | 265 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
