1976 Reliant Kitten vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1976 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Steyr 700C weights approximately 5 kg more than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1976 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Reliant Kitten | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Reliant | Steyr |
| Model | Kitten | 700C |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 1950 mm |
