1996 Mazda 626 vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda 626 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1976 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | 626 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2150 mm |
