1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 27 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
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, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2007 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Kitten | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Kitten | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
