1967 Reliant Rebel vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel 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 5 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 75 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, 1983 Reliant Kitten (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Reliant Rebel | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Rebel | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |
