1971 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1977 Reliant Kitten is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 255 kg more than 1977 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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | GTA | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 27 L |
