1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 387 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, 1958 Fiat 1200 (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1200 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 1200 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 27 L |
