2005 Lexus SC vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2005 Lexus SC is newer by 30 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus SC weights approximately 937 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, 2005 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus SC | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Lexus | Reliant |
| Model | SC | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 27 L |
