1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1976 Reliant Kitten is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Reliant Kitten weights approximately 25 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1976 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 500 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 27 L |