1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1976 Reliant Kitten is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1976 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | 1600 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |