2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 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 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 731 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 1155 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | F1 2000 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 27 L |
