1981 Reliant Kitten vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 887 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera weights approximately 750 kg more than 1981 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 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1037 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Reliant Kitten | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
Make | Reliant | Koenigsegg |
Model | Kitten | Agera |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 927 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 1100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2660 mm |