1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, both 1978 Fiat 131 and 1978 Reliant Kitten were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat 131 (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Fiat 131 (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 131 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2150 mm |