1985 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 315 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, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daihatsu Charmant | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Reliant |
| Model | Charmant | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2150 mm |
