1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 37 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 860 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, 2012 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Reliant | BMW |
| Model | Kitten | 118 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 51 L |
