1979 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1075 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. 1979 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1977 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1977 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Impala | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
Model | Impala | Kitten |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2150 mm |