1979 Mazda 323 vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1979 Mazda 323 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 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 323 weights approximately 275 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 323 | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Mazda | Reliant |
Model | 323 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 985 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2150 mm |