1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Camaro | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2150 mm |
