1978 BMW B7 vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 1 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1977 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | B7 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 535 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |
