1970 Plymouth Superbird vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten

To start off, 1977 Reliant Kitten is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1977 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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1977 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1977 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Plymouth Superbird 1977 Reliant Kitten
Make Plymouth Reliant
Model Superbird Kitten
Year Released 1970 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6982 cc 848 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 39 HP
Torque 665 Nm 63 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1667 kg 535 kg
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2150 mm


 

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