1980 Reliant GTC vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 755 kg more than 1978 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 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Reliant GTC | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Reliant | Reliant |
Model | GTC | Kitten |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 27 L |