1980 Lancia Delta vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, both 1980 Lancia Delta and 1980 Reliant Kitten were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Delta (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Delta weights approximately 440 kg more than 1980 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Delta, 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, 1980 Lancia Delta (136 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Delta | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Lancia | Reliant |
| Model | Delta | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 27 L |
