1978 Reliant Kitten vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1978 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 846 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Trabant P 601 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Because 1978 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 1978 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Trabant P 601, 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 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Reliant Kitten | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Reliant | Trabant |
| Model | Kitten | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2030 mm |
