1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1978 Reliant Kitten is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 149 kg more than 1978 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, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 27 L |
