1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 1964 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 ZAZ Jalta would be higher. At 886 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 ZAZ Jalta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Kitten (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 ZAZ Jalta. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1964 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 ZAZ Jalta weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 ZAZ Jalta. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Kitten | 1964 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Reliant | ZAZ |
| Model | Kitten | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 886 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2030 mm |
