1982 Reliant Kitten vs. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1982 Reliant Kitten and 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 310 kg more than 1982 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Reliant Kitten | 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Reliant | Volkswagen |
| Model | Kitten | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2410 mm |
