1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1977 Reliant Kitten is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 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 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Alpine | Reliant |
Model | A 310 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 27 L |