1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 38 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 672 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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Reliant | Mini |
| Model | Kitten | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
