2006 Kia Pregio vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Pregio (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Pregio should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 1462 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 Kia Pregio (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Pregio | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Kia | Reliant |
| Model | Pregio | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 27 L |
