1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 1991 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 1991 Suzuki Alto is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Kitten (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1991 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Suzuki Alto weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1991 Suzuki Alto, 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 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Kitten | 1991 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Reliant | Suzuki |
| Model | Kitten | Alto |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2180 mm |
