1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 32 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 556 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Kitten | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
