1981 Reliant Kitten vs. 1975 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Zastava 2101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Zastava 2101 (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Zastava 2101 should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Zastava 2101 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1981 Reliant Kitten. 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, 1975 Zastava 2101 (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Zastava 2101 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Reliant Kitten | 1975 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Reliant | Zastava |
| Model | Kitten | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2430 mm |
