1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1982 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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | 1000 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |