2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1982 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1982 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Panoz | Reliant |
| Model | Esperante | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 27 L |
