1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Camaro | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 |
