1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1983 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 12 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 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 765 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Kitten. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 1983 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | RX-7 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 27 L |
