1959 Maserati Tipo 61 vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1983 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.
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1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Maserati | Reliant |
Model | Tipo 61 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2150 mm |