1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 720 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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Reliant Kitten | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Kitten | Crown |
Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 64 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |