2008 BMW 118 vs. 1978 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1978 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1978 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 118 | Kitten |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 846 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 27 L |