1994 BMW 840 vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 13 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 1200 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 840 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |
