1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten

To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1977 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Porsche 911 1977 Reliant Kitten
Make Porsche Reliant
Model 911 Kitten
Year Released 1987 1977
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3587 cc 848 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 39 HP
Torque 763 Nm 63 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1335 kg 535 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 3330 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2150 mm


 

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