1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1978 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 325 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.
Because 1975 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 1975 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo, 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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Ritmo | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | Ritmo | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 27 L |
