1987 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1987 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Reliant Scimitar (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 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, 1987 Reliant Scimitar (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Reliant Scimitar | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Reliant | Reliant |
| Model | Scimitar | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2150 mm |
