1975 Reliant Kitten vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 35 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 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Kitten is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Kitten (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Kitten should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Nano weights approximately 62 kg more than 1975 Reliant Kitten.
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, 1975 Reliant Kitten (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Kitten will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Kitten | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Reliant | Tata |
| Model | Kitten | Nano |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 538 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 37 L |
