1959 Lancia Flaminia 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 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 738 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Flaminia | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Flaminia | Kitten |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2150 mm |