1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, both 1979 Dodge Mirada and 1979 Reliant Kitten were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1979 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Dodge | Reliant |
| Model | Mirada | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2150 mm |
