1971 Porsche 917 vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 480 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Porsche 917 | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 917 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 848 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
