2000 Audi S8 vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2000 Audi S8 is newer by 21 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S8 weights approximately 1215 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.
Because 2000 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Audi S8 (583 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S8 | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Audi | Reliant |
| Model | S8 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2150 mm |
