1971 Humber Sceptre vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 452 kg more than 1981 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 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Humber Sceptre | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Humber | Reliant |
| Model | Sceptre | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |
