1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1252 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Kitten | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2290 mm |
