2002 Honda S-MX vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2002 Honda S-MX is newer by 27 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S-MX weights approximately 792 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.
Because 2002 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S-MX | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | S-MX | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2150 mm |
