1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 750 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 465 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.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 817 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Kitten | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Reliant | TVR |
| Model | Kitten | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 57 L |
