1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1139 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Corvette | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 27 L |
