1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1979 Reliant Kitten is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 126 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1979 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 126 | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 126 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 27 L |