1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1980 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1980 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1980 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
Make | Bristol | Reliant |
Model | 410 | Kitten |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 27 L |