1981 Reliant Kitten vs. 1963 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Kitten weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Reliant Kitten | 1963 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Reliant | Steyr |
| Model | Kitten | 500D |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 1850 mm |
