1982 Reliant Kitten vs. 1969 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1982 Reliant Kitten is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Skoda Octavia (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 435 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, 1969 Skoda Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Reliant Kitten | 1969 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Reliant | Skoda |
| Model | Kitten | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |
