1963 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 352 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, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Cabriolet | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | Cabriolet | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1963 | 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 | 62 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 27 L |
