1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1975 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1975 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1975 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Reliant Kitten | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Reliant | Ferrari |
Model | Kitten | 456 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 110 L |