1988 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Civic weights approximately 315 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.
Because 1980 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Honda | Reliant |
Model | Civic | Kitten |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2150 mm |