1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1978 Reliant Kitten is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 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 17 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 600 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |
