1982 Reliant Kitten vs. 1982 Seat Ronda
To start off, both 1982 Reliant Kitten and 1982 Seat Ronda were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,193 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Seat Ronda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Seat Ronda (61 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Seat Ronda should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Seat Ronda weights approximately 365 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.
Because 1982 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 1982 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Seat Ronda, 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, 1982 Seat Ronda (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Seat Ronda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Reliant Kitten | 1982 Seat Ronda | |
| Make | Reliant | Seat |
| Model | Kitten | Ronda |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 1193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 67.5 mm |
| 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 | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2460 mm |
