1996 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 993 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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Pontiac Firebird | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Pontiac | Reliant |
Model | Firebird | Kitten |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3353 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1528 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2150 mm |