1981 Reliant Kitten vs. 1975 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 5 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Renault 5 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Because 1981 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 1981 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Renault 5, 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, 1981 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Reliant Kitten | 1975 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Kitten | 5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2410 mm |
