1986 Pontiac 1000 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 11 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 422 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, 1986 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac 1000 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Pontiac | Reliant |
| Model | 1000 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2150 mm |
