1977 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | Accord | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |
