1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 1968 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volkswagen 411 (67 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 485 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, 1968 Volkswagen 411 (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Kitten | 1968 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volkswagen |
| Model | Kitten | 411 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2510 mm |
