1986 Maserati 420 vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1986 Maserati 420 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 640 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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati 420 | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Maserati | Reliant |
| Model | 420 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2150 mm |
