1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 10 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1983 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 722 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 5.8 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 64 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2150 mm |