1998 Panoz AIV vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz AIV weights approximately 645 kg more than 1979 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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Panoz AIV | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Panoz | Reliant |
Model | AIV | Kitten |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 69.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 27 L |