1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1978 Reliant Kitten is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 1383 kg more than 1978 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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1978 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1978 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bentley S2 | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Bentley | Reliant |
Model | S2 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 27 L |