1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1975 Reliant Kitten is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 490 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.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | GTV | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 27 L |
