1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1300 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, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 1973 Jaguar XJ 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. 1973 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Jaguar XJ | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Jaguar | Reliant |
| Model | XJ | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 27 L |
