2008 BMW 650 vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1976 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten. 2008 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1976 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1976 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 650 | Kitten |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |
