1983 BMW 323 vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1983 BMW 323 is newer by 2 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 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 323 weights approximately 587 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, 1983 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 323 | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 323 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2315 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 27 L |