1983 Reliant Kitten vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 27 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 791 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, 2010 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Kitten | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Reliant | BMW |
| Model | Kitten | 125 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
