1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1983 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | 1750 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |
