1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 842 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ (244 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | RZ | Kitten |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 63 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2150 mm |