1979 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1981 Reliant Kitten is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Civic weights approximately 255 kg more than 1981 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Civic | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Honda | Reliant |
Model | Civic | Kitten |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 108 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |