1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1991 Fiat 126 is newer by 16 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 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Kitten (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Fiat 126 weights approximately 110 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, 1975 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat 126 | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 126 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |
