1969 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1976 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1976 Reliant Kitten is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Bluebird (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 370 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, 1969 Nissan Bluebird (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Bluebird | 1976 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | Bluebird | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2150 mm |
