1978 Reliant Kitten vs. 1998 Toyota Chaser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Chaser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Chaser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Chaser weights approximately 785 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Reliant Kitten | 1998 Toyota Chaser | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Kitten | Chaser |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 846 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |