1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 865 kg more than 1976 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, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | Mondial | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2150 mm |
