1964 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen Ak 350 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Because 1983 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Citroen Ak 350, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Reliant Kitten (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen Ak 350 | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Citroen | Reliant |
| Model | Ak 350 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |
