2000 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1978 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, 2000 BMW 318 (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 318 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |
