1978 Reliant Kitten vs. 1968 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1978 Reliant Kitten is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 ZAZ 966 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 ZAZ 966. (38 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1968 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1978 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, 1968 ZAZ 966 (72 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 ZAZ 966 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Reliant Kitten | 1968 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Reliant | ZAZ |
| Model | Kitten | 966 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2170 mm |
