2006 BMW 523 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 31 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 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 1297 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, 2006 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 523 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 848 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |
