1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 608 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.
Because 1975 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Reliant Kitten | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Kitten | Carina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |