1963 Innocenti 950 vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
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 Innocenti 950 (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Innocenti 950 | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Innocenti | Reliant |
Model | 950 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2150 mm |