2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1979 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 23 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 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 712 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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1979 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Ascari | Reliant |
| Model | Ecosse | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 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 | 1247 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
