1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 14 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 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 522 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Dodge | Reliant |
| Model | Viper | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7998 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2150 mm |
