1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Reliant Kitten. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Reliant Kitten | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Kitten | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 3429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |