1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1980 Reliant Kitten is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph Herald (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Triumph Herald weights approximately 306 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.
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, 1963 Triumph Herald (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Reliant Kitten | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Reliant | Triumph |
Model | Kitten | Herald |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 29 L |