1998 Honda NSX vs. 1975 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 895 kg more than 1975 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 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten. 1998 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1975 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1975 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1975 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | NSX | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |
