1982 Reliant Kitten vs. 1965 Tatra T603
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Tatra T603 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1982 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, 1965 Tatra T603 (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Reliant Kitten | 1965 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Reliant | Tatra |
| Model | Kitten | T603 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2760 mm |
