2009 BMW 120 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 34 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 987 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 120 | Kitten |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 27 L |