1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 40 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Reliant Kitten (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Kitten | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Kitten | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |
