1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1975 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 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 130 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |
