1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 40 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Alpine | Reliant |
| Model | A 110 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |
