1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | Pickster | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
