1978 Reliant Kitten vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 305 kg more than 1978 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1978 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Reliant Kitten | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Reliant | Honda |
Model | Kitten | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 846 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |