1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 20 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 467 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Kitten | Spider |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 115 L |
