1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten

To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 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 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Camaro 1975 Reliant Kitten
Make Chevrolet Reliant
Model Camaro Kitten
Year Released 1985 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2474 cc 848 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 39 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 179 Nm 63 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2150 mm


 

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