1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 945 kg more than 1982 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 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Flaminia | Kitten |
Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 27 L |