1983 Ford Capri vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, both 1983 Ford Capri and 1983 Reliant Kitten were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 710 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Capri | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Capri | Kitten |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2150 mm |