1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 580 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, 1957 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Peugeot | Reliant |
| Model | 203 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |
