1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 10 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 302 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Kitten | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2140 mm |
