1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 1980 Reliant Kitten
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Stanza (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 420 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 1980 Reliant Kitten | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | Stanza | Kitten |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2150 mm |
