2005 Proton Juara vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara 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 1,094 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Proton Juara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Juara (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Juara should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton Juara weights approximately 470 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 Proton Juara (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Proton Juara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Proton Juara | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Proton | Reliant |
Model | Juara | Kitten |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1094 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2150 mm |