1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 1983 Triumph Acclaim
To start off, both 1983 Reliant Kitten and 1983 Triumph Acclaim were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Triumph Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Triumph Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Triumph Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Triumph Acclaim weights approximately 275 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.
Because 1983 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Triumph Acclaim, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Triumph Acclaim (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Triumph Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Reliant Kitten | 1983 Triumph Acclaim | |
Make | Reliant | Triumph |
Model | Kitten | Acclaim |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2330 mm |