1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 300 kg more than 1981 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, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Giulietta | Kitten |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 27 L |