1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1980 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, 2011 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 2011 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1980 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1980 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Kitten | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Reliant | BMW |
| Model | Kitten | 740 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 82 L |
