1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 10 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 1255 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 1990 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Kitten | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Kitten | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2290 mm |
