1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 513 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Giulia | Kitten |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 27 L |