1979 Reliant Kitten vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 941 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, 2004 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Reliant Kitten | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Kitten | Clio |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 61 L |
