1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 4 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 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 907 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
| Model | 300 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 27 L |
