2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1977 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1977 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Lotus | Reliant |
| Model | Exige | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 27 L |
