2002 Honda That vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda That weights approximately 285 kg more than 1977 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda That, 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, 1977 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1977 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1977 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda That | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | That | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2150 mm |
