1976 Reliant Kitten vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 905 kg more than 1976 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 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Reliant Kitten | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Reliant | Chevrolet |
| Model | Kitten | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
