1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 2001 Renault Talisman

To start off, 2001 Renault Talisman is newer by 21 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Renault Talisman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Talisman (74 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Talisman should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Talisman weights approximately 1065 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, 2001 Renault Talisman (105 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm). This means 2001 Renault Talisman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 2001 Renault Talisman has automatic transmission and 1980 Reliant Kitten has manual transmission. 1980 Reliant Kitten will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Renault Talisman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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