1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 17 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 635 kg more than 1981 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | De Tomaso | Reliant |
Model | Guara | Kitten |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2150 mm |