1980 Reliant Kitten vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 32 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Kitten | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Reliant | Dodge |
| Model | Kitten | Ram |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 98 L |
