1981 Reliant Kitten vs. 2010 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2010 Renault Trafic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Kitten. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Kitten would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Trafic (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Trafic should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Because 1981 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 1981 Reliant Kitten. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Trafic, 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, 2010 Renault Trafic (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Kitten. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Kitten.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Reliant Kitten | 2010 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Kitten | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2150 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |
