1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1452 kg more than 1981 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 682 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 27 L |
