1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1983 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | Mondial | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 27 L |
