1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 1980 Talbot Horizon
To start off, both 1980 Reliant Kitten and 1980 Talbot Horizon were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Horizon (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Horizon should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 410 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.
Because 1980 Reliant Kitten is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Talbot Horizon (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Reliant Kitten | 1980 Talbot Horizon | |
Make | Reliant | Talbot |
Model | Kitten | Horizon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 47 L |