2000 Holden Zafira vs. 1981 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2000 Holden Zafira is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Zafira (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Zafira should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Zafira weights approximately 920 kg more than 1981 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Holden Zafira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Zafira | 1981 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Holden | Reliant |
| Model | Zafira | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2150 mm |
