1981 Reliant Kitten vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 31 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 995 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Reliant Kitten | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Reliant | Subaru |
| Model | Kitten | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |
