1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1976 Reliant Kitten is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,115 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 128 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 128 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1976 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 128 (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 128 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |
