1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 30 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten. 2010 Nissan Titan 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. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Reliant Kitten | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Reliant | Nissan |
Model | Kitten | Titan |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 140 L |