1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Appia weights approximately 284 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Appia | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Appia | Kitten |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2150 mm |