1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 2012 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i40 (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i40 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 999 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.
Because 1975 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i40, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Hyundai i40 (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 2012 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Reliant | Hyundai |
| Model | Kitten | i40 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2770 mm |
