1977 Reliant Kitten vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 701 kg more than 1977 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Reliant Kitten | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Reliant | Volkswagen |
| Model | Kitten | Golf |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
