1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1983 Reliant Kitten is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 355 kg more than 1983 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord, 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten. 1980 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1983 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1983 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Kitten | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Reliant | Honda |
| Model | Kitten | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
