1977 Reliant Kitten vs. 1998 Seat Inca Kombi

To start off, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Seat Inca Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Seat Inca Kombi weights approximately 503 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.

Because 1977 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Seat Inca Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.

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