1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten

To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat ESV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat ESV weights approximately 285 kg more than 1982 Reliant Kitten.

Because 1982 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat ESV (134 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat ESV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten. 1971 Fiat ESV has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat ESV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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