1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 34 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 717 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.
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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (416 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Kitten. 2009 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 1975 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1975 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Kitten | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 416 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 87 L |
