1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Volvo 164 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 164 weights approximately 825 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, 1973 Volvo 164 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Kitten | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volvo |
| Model | Kitten | 164 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 58 L |
