1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 14 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 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino (62 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino weights approximately 141 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, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Reliant | Suzuki |
| Model | Kitten | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |
