1995 Porsche 993 vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1976 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 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 993 | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 993 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2150 mm |
