1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1978 Reliant Kitten is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 846 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant Kitten weights approximately 65 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1978 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | 595 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 27 L |