1967 Porsche 912 vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Porsche 912 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1980 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, 1967 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1967 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Porsche 912 | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 912 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 27 L |
