1979 Reliant Kitten vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1979 Reliant Kitten is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 405 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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Reliant Kitten | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Reliant | Vauxhall |
Model | Kitten | Firenza |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2470 mm |